• This marks a 113% increase from 13.75 GW in 2023.
• According to the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy data, the cumulative renewable energy capacity in India has now reached nearly 218 GW.
• The milestone assumes great importance as India targets 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030.
• India needs to add an average of 50 GW of renewable energy capacity per annum over the next six years to achieve its target.

Date: Current Affairs - 14-01-2025
Category: National

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